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From the Zika virus and transport gridlock at the Olympics to Chinese concerns about Venezuela’s economic crisis and the impacts of the proposed interoceanic railway, we brought you a wide range of stories on China, Latin America and the environment in 2016. Here’s a list of the top 10 most read.<\/p>\n

1.Climate change increases risk of Zika virus, experts say<\/a><\/strong>
\nWarmer, wetter conditions \u2018ideal\u2019 for mosquito spreading virus linked to birth defects<\/p>\n

2.The China factor in Peru’s elections<\/a><\/strong>
\nChinese investment in Peru a priority as candidates call for an end to mining conflicts<\/p>\n

3.China on the brink of fishing conflict in South America<\/a><\/strong>
\nIncidents in the South Atlantic highlight the need to better protect our oceans<\/p>\n

4.Rio transport hamstrung by decades of neglect<\/a><\/strong>
\nChronic lack of investment, missed deadlines and accidents will impact mobility at the Games<\/p>\n

5.Peru’s new government wants more mining, more China<\/a><\/strong>
\nPPK\u2019s Peru to expand into mineral refining as conflicts over jobs, environmental standards persist<\/p>\n

6.China and Latin America: Strategic relations in time of change<\/a><\/strong>
\nChinese experts predict new pragmatism as Venezuela crumbles but the right also faces challenges<\/p>\n

7.What the US election means for its international partners<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2018Inward-looking\u2019 2016 election candidates overlook advance in international climate cooperation<\/p>\n

8.Transcontinental railway would require a new city in the Amazon<\/a><\/strong>
\nAuthorities in Brazil and Peru express concern over \u201cenormous\u201d impacts of planned 5000km railway<\/p>\n

9.First BRICS bank loans spark debate over environmental protection<\/a><\/strong>
\nCivil society groups concerned despite New Development Bank\u2019s approval of \u2018green\u2019 first loans<\/p>\n

10.Bai Shan Lin: The Chinese logger with multiple interests in Guyana<\/a><\/strong>
\nGuyana government must enforce laws to ensure forest conservation as dominant company transfers interests<\/p>\n

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